The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies is a leader in non-traditional education with 60 years of experience in combining innovation and flexibility to support the educational needs of our military-affiliated students worldwide. We provide service members, veterans, and their dependents a quality education experience through online and on-site undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Depending on your military experience and education, you may be eligible to receive academic credits that can be put toward your OU degree. Learn more about military transfer credit.
TA helps pay the cost of tuition for eligible active duty, reserve, and National Guard personnel. TA can go a long way toward making your education more affordable. Learn more about tuition assistance.
At the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies, we understand the dynamics of being both a student and a service member. We provide an extensive support system of staff members whose main focus is to help you succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Contact Stephanie Pitchford for more information.
The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies has partnered with the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program to make continuing your education a little easier. Learn more about AU-ABC.
A range of education assistance benefits for service members, veterans, and their dependents. Learn more about VA benefits.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. The G.I. Bill® Facebook page provides a good explanation for students and answers many questions.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about military tuition benefits. Explore Military FAQ
We know that you’ve made sacrifices to protect and defend our nation.
That’s why the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies has partnered with the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program to make continuing your education a little easier.
Air and Space Professionals who enroll at the College of Professional and Continuing Studies immediately gain access to fast-paced, personalized degree programs that are 100% online. At PACS, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed no matter where life takes you.
If you earned your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), this is your chance to get a head start on continuing your education.
Take the next step by leveraging your CCAF credentials through the AU-ABC program. With the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies, you can earn your bachelor’s degree by taking just 60 credits or less.
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College of Professional & Continuing Studies Military Student Advisor & Compliance Coordinator
LaDawn Jones
ladawnjones@ou.edu
Depending on your military experience, you may qualify for transfer credit for military training and will need to provide official military transcripts to determine graduate credit eligibility. Everyone is evaluated on a case-by-case basis using all military transcripts that are provided. There is no standard block of credit for a branch of service or a specific military position. Learn more about Admissions.
Air Force: Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Air Force: Training Report (AF Form-475) along with official transcripts from The Air University
Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy: Joint Services Transcript, Previously Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) and/or Sailor Marine Registry Transcript System (SMARTS)
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES): The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) helps service members and veterans pursue their educational goals and earn degrees or certifications both during and after their service. Learn more about DANTES
The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies participates in the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) programs. We serve as a liaison to the DoD in processing TA and other military educational benefits. TA can cover a significant portion of the college's bachelor’s and master’s tuition for eligible active duty, reserve, and National Guard personnel. TA can go a long way toward making your education more affordable.
Air Force Tuition Assistance Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance through the AI Portal or by contacting their Base Education Office to request Tuition Assistance forms.
Army Tuition Assistance Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance through GoArmyEd.com or by contacting their Army Education Counselor.
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Active duty service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their Education Services Officer to learn more.
Marine Tuition Assistance Active duty service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their Education Services Officer to learn more.
Navy Tuition Assistance Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance from the Navy College Program or by contacting their Navy Education Counselor.
TA Top Up through The G.I. Bill® - Some students may be eligible to utilize the G.I. Bill in conjunction with tuition assistance.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
After the Common Application has been completed and activated in the GoArmyEd Portal, and the student has been admitted to the degree program, they may begin to enroll. Students must enroll through the OU online enrollment system (ONE) before enrolling in courses through GoArmyEd.
Note: If you are having trouble finding and enrolling in a course, please contact your Army Education Counselor (AEC) or Education Services Officer (ESO).
All military students using the Tuition Assistance program must apply for tuition assistance through their specific branch of the service before the first day of the class. If you have not applied for MTA prior to the first day of class, you may be denied Tuition Assistance by your branch of service. If you do not have your Tuition Assistance form submitted to the College of Professional and Continuing Studies by the last day of add/drop for each term, you may be held liable for all tuition and fees. Please note:
For additional information regarding Military Tuition Assistance, please contact us at va-militarybilling@ou.edu.
For an unofficial evaluation of previous college course work, military training, and experience, contact the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies Admissions Counselors.
Report to your duty station; contact your Installation Education Center and speak with an Education Counselor (ESO); and visit our Academics page.
After you have been fully admitted to the University of Oklahoma an academic advisor will complete a degree plan using all of the transcripts you have submitted for evaluation of transfer credit.
You must be fully admitted to the University of Oklahoma before you can begin taking classes.
After the add/drop period, one week after the beginning of the term for eight-week terms and two weeks after the beginning of the term for sixteen-week classes.
Students can submit TA forms here.
Each individual is evaluated on a case-by-case basis using all military transcripts that are provided. There is no standard block of credit for a branch of service or a specific military position.
Prior to the start of the term but no later than the last day of add drop. Depending on your branch of the service you may not get tuition assistance if you have not requested it through your branch of service prior to the first day of class.
Financial Aid, VA, and TA all come from different funding sources and are processed through different offices.
Some funding sources are incompatible, constitute double dipping, or simply aren’t beneficial when used at the same time. Tuition-only scholarships, exemptions, and discounts are deducted from the amount certified to the VA. In most cases, use of VA and TA to pay the same costs constitutes double dipping.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Funding is disbursed in the order payments are received. The Office of the Bursar is not a financial institution. Monies cannot be held, directed, or disbursed in a requested order.
The University cannot disburse funds until we have received them. Once your Bursar’s account balance is paid in full, excess funds may be refunded to you. If additional funds in the form of VA or TA become available, they may be refunded to you. VA and TA are processed after the start of term following a strict timetable and cannot be processed early.
For veteran student services information, please visit the Veteran Benefits FAQ.
The military typically approves $250 per credit hour and you are responsible for covering the difference, including any additional tuition and fees.
The first step for all students is to work with their local education officer (Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps) or online system (Army, Air Force) to initiate the process of utilizing TA benefits. Once the military approves your TA request, students from all branches except Army should submit their TA to the university. Army students do not need to submit anything, as the TA representative will process their TA based on Go Army Ed enrollments.
Contact your advisor or site director to request an upload of your SOCAD.
Army: Registering for courses in GoArmyEd is how you request TA, but you must also register for your courses with OU. You will not need to upload anything to the TA database.
After you receive your approval, you will upload your signed PDF to the database (https://ta.pacs.ou.edu/) and it will be processed at the end of the free add/drop period, unless you are a student taking classes at an OU North America or Europe site location. Students enrolled at a site location should turn their completed form into their site director.
You can submit your TA to the University late if you applied for TA within the date parameters of your branch of service.
Except for Army TA, TA cannot be processed unless you have submitted a TA form. All account adjustments, including TA, take place after the free add/drop period has ended for the course/term.
Grades are only submitted for students who have turned in TA forms to the University.
It is the responsibility of the student to notify their TA/billing representative of any enrollment changes after the free add/drop date. Upon notification, we will refund whichever military branch paid the TA.
The military will recoup the money from you. Most branches will not pay for any course for which you receive a “D” or less as an undergraduate student or a “C” or less as a graduate student. Each branch has a limited period that you may make up an “I” grade and still receive funding. Check with your specific branch of service for details.
MyCAA is spousal Financial Assistance (FA). This FA is applied for and processed through the Air Force portal AFAEMS. The rules for MyCAA are very specific. All the information must be correct, or it will not be processed. MyCAA can ONLY be used for a certificate program. You MUST be participating in a certificate program BEFORE you can use MyCAA.
Yes. VA can be submitted up to one year after the last day of the course.
The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies is committed to helping veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents to utilize their G.I. Bill® education benefits. Our Certification and Compliace staff members provide students with helpful VA education benefit information, certify students’ courses for payment by the VA, and act as a liaison for the student to VA Education.
G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Students who have not yet applied for VA benefits can apply here, https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.
Students who have used their benefits in the past will need to update their application with a VA Form 22-1995. It can be found here, https://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov.
Provide a copy of your GI Bill® Certificate of Eligibility to Veteran Student Services (VSS). Scan and email to veterans@ou.edu, send by mail, or visit Buchanan Hall, Rm. 216.
Office of Veteran Student Services
Buchanan Hall; Room 216
1000 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-4308
veterans@ou.edu
Submit your Veterans Course Confirmation Form. This form can be found at one.ou.edu under the Resources page. Complete this form every semester you want to use your benefit. Once submitted, forms route through our online course approval process in the order they were received. After Veteran Student Services certifies your approved courses, the VA may take an additional 30 - 45 days for processing before release of benefit payments.
Login to one.ou.edu with your OUNetID (4+4) and password. Choose Resources>Financial>Veterans Course Confirmation.
Tips for using this system:
If Veteran Student Services needs any other information or documentation from you to certify for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 courses, we will contact you by phone or the email address you provide in the Veteran Course Confirmation Form.
Certifications are submitted to the VA starting at the beginning of each semester. If a request is received prior to the start of the semester, the request will be held until it can be processed. For additional assistance with this process, please contact our office by email at veterans@ou.edu.
OU Student Veterans Association (SVA) creates a culture of trust and connectedness where students, both on and off campus, work together to achieve their academic and personal goals. Additional information can be found at http://www.ou.edu/content/veterans/student-veterans-association.html. OU’s SVA chapter website can be found at http://svaoklahoma.wixsite.com/ousva.
OU Veterans Support Alliance is an organization comprised of faculty and staff volunteers committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment to help students achieve academic excellence and personal success. More information can be found at http://www.ou.edu/veterans.html.
Students are encouraged to view Veteran Student Services FAQ. Students with specific questions about their VA benefits may contact our VA staff via email at veterans@ou.edu* or by telephone at (405) 325-4308.
*Note: veterans@ou.edu is not a division of the Veteran's Administration. Please see above for the Department of Veteran's Affairs contact infomation.
The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Oklahoma is a leader in nontraditional education with more than fifty years of experience combining innovation and flexibility to support the educational needs of our military students worldwide. As a non-profit college, the College of Professional and Continuing Studies is dedicated to providing service members, and their dependents, a quality education experience.
Email va-militarybilling@ou.edu if you need any assistance.
How do I start taking classes as a military service member?
Contact your Installation Education Center to speak with an Education Counselor (ESO), and visit the OU Online Application for Admission page.
When do I get my official degree plan?
After you have been fully admitted to the University of Oklahoma, an academic advisor will complete a degree plan using all of the transcripts you have submitted for evaluation of transfer credit.
When will my military Tuition Assistance be processed?
After the add/drop period, one week after the beginning of the term for eight-week terms.
How much credit will I get for my military training?
Each individual is evaluated on a case-by-case basis using all provided military transcripts. There is no standard block of credit for a branch of service or a specific military position.
When must I submit my tuition assistance form?
Prior to the start of the term, but no later than the last day of add drop. Depending on your branch of service, you may not get tuition assistance if you have not requested it through your branch of service prior to the first day of class.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Tuition Assistance
Air Force Tuition Assistance - Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance by contacting their Base Education Office to request Tuition Assistance forms.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide official transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in the new Army IgnitED system.
For help enrolling in courses through OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program please contact your Academic Advisor Steph Pitchford steph@ou.edu.
Tuition Assistance
Army Tuition Assistance - Active-duty service members may request Tuition Assistance at armyignited.com or by contacting their respective Army Education Counselor.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript* to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
*Note: Previously Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for application and enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies has programs designed to meet the needs of mobile Coast Guard members and their families. The college provides students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of undergraduate courses, as well as the core courses for the BA and MA in Organizational Leadership.
Tuition Assistance
Coast Guard Tuition Assistance - Service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their respective Education Services Officer to learn more.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for application and enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Tuition Assistance
Marine Tuition Assistance - Service members may be eligible for Tuition Assistance and should contact their respective Education Services Officer to learn more.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Enlisted members may qualify for undergraduate transfer credit for military training and will need to provide an official Joint Services Transcript* to determine undergraduate credit eligibility.
A comprehensive list of courses eligible for transfer credit is available by visiting the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide and searching for specific courses.
*Note: Previously Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
Service members should contact their respective Education Service Office for guidance in following the correct procedures for enrollment in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies program.
Navy College Program for Afloat College Education - NCPACE
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies has programs designed to meet the needs of Navy Service members. The college provides NCPACE students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of undergraduate courses, as well as the core courses for the BA Organizational Leadership.
Tuition Assistance
Navy Tuition Assistance - Active duty service members may request Tuition Assistance from the Navy College Program or by contacting their respective Navy Education Counselor.
The G.I. Bill® - Students who are eligible for the G.I. Bill® and plan on using the education benefits should follow the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Thanks to VA's new G.I. Bill® Comparison Tool, you can now find information online about Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits and the schools and training programs available to education beneficiaries. Before this tool launched, estimating how much beneficiaries may receive under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit was challenging. The new comparison tool makes it easy to estimate Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits with just one click.
